# NTSB investigations, 2013: Aerodynamic stall/spin

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN14CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA092.md): Cessna 210E · Guymon, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2013 · N2382F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA084.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Collbran, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2013 · N8037P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA067.md): Beech 58P · Kalispell, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2013 · N53MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing sequence.
- [NTSB CEN14FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA057.md): Cessna 152 · Spring, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2013 · N555UF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN14LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA066.md): Quad City Challenger I · Winsted, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2013 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a precautionary landing after the light sport airplane started vibrating, which led to an inadvertent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN14CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA039.md): Wohaska John Parsons Stiles Gyro · Festus, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2013 · N7064U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper propeller adjustment, which resulted in decreased performance and a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB CEN14LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA045.md): Sutphin Rans S-12 · French Lick, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2013 · N8028W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in a steep turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/mush at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN13CA556](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA556.md): Cessna 152 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2013 · N24800 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately maintain airspeed during a go-around.
- [NTSB ERA13CA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA423.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 Sierra · Ridgely, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2013 · N619BV · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC13FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FA095.md): Zenith 701 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2013 · N701MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin from which he could not recover.
- [NTSB ANC13FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FA093.md): Cessna 170B · Glennallen, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2013 · N170BN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ANC13FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FA091.md): Piper PA-18A · Nikolai, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2013 · N4581A · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper decision to load the airplane beyond its allowable takeoff weight and center of gravity limits, which resulted in a loss of control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the external load and the downwind takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA13CA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA392.md): Cessna 172L · McComb, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2013 · N7892G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during approach to landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB ANC13FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FA090.md): Champion 7ECA · Sutton, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2013 · N9624S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of marijuana, which likely degraded his psychomotor…
- [NTSB ERA13CA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA383.md): Cessna 150L · Chestertown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2013 · N1574Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper control inputs which resulted in a loss of control and aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN13LA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA504.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2013 · N8402K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly set the engine power for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane subsequently settling into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13CA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA498.md): Cessna 172S · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2013 · N45EF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate monitoring on the airplane's airspeed during the go-around, resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB ANC13LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA081.md): Cessna 180J · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2013 · N7807K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off with a slight tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA13LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA370.md): Beech C23 · Bingham, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2013 · N243RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his attempt to take off from a short, turf runway in high-density altitude conditions under which the airplane was unable to attain a positive climb rate to clear trees.
- [NTSB CEN13FA496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA496.md): Mooney M20J · Kansas City, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2013 · N9201R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt continued flight after a momentary loss of engine power with usable runway remaining. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's premature retraction of the landing gear, the loss of engine power due to fuel system…
- [NTSB WPR13FA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA376.md): Urban Air Sro Samba XXL · Carson City, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2013 · N19UA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the improper location of the parachute…
- [NTSB CEN13LA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA500.md): Cessna 206 · Brooklyn, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2013 · N2070K · Minor damage
  > The improper routing of the seatbelt, which resulted in the inadvertent deployment of the reserve parachute, and the open jump door, which allowed the passenger to be pulled from the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR13FA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA368.md): Beech E35 · West Yellowstone, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2013 · N3226C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while aligning the airplane with the runway for landing, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…
- [NTSB ERA13LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA361.md): Bryant Frederick M Rans S-12 · Vienna, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2013 · N557BB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate control of the airplane, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with water.
- [NTSB ERA13FA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA358.md): Rockwell International 690B · East Haven, CT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2013 · N13622 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while banking aggressively in and out of clouds for landing in gusty tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ERA13CA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA354.md): Stetson Norman B Challenger II · Orange, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2013 · N94454 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of total flight experience in the accident airplane make and model.
- [NTSB CEN13LA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA472.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Simmesport, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2013 · N3655G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airplane pitch control while maneuvering at an altitude that was too low for recovery.
- [NTSB CEN13LA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA455.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2013 · N286P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed in gusting wind conditions during the initial climb after takeoff, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN13TA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13TA441.md): Cessna 182S · Tecumseh, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 27, 2013 · N820HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent aerodynamic stall at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA13CA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA324.md): Boeing B75N1 · Woodruff, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2013 · N5815V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to initiate a stall maneuver at a low altitude, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and inadvertent collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13FA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA416.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · Flushing, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2013 · N36466 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach, which led to a stall/spin, and the flight instructor’s failure to monitor the approach and provide remedial action before the stall.
- [NTSB ERA13LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA320.md): Thompson Bruce D Sonerai II · Pulaski, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2013 · N788T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a near-vertical climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA13CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA317.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Bronston, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2013 · N44293 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s reduced climb performance due to density altitude, as well as the pilot’s decision to initiate the takeoff from…
- [NTSB DCA13MA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13MA121.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · 10 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2013 · N93PC · Destroyed
  > The operator's failure to determine the actual cargo weight, leading to the loading and operation of the airplane outside of the weight and center of gravity limits contained in the airplane flight manual, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing…
- [NTSB WPR13CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA311.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2013 · N613AP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of flaps.
- [NTSB CEN13LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA401.md): JDT 1600R · Chesaning, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2013 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The failure of the propeller reduction gearbox and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident were…
- [NTSB CEN13LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA391.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Ipswich, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2013 · N2072D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to obtain adequate airspeed during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR13CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA301.md): Cessna 170B · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2013 · N2600D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff, and his loss of aircraft control during the subsequent stall recovery.
- [NTSB ERA13FA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA309.md): Nanchang China CJ-6A · Ocean City, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2013 · N116RL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to terminate the intentional aerobatic spin at an altitude adequate to prevent impacting the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of situational awareness due to target fixation during the prolonged aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB WPR13FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA298.md): Ayers Less Drag Special · Oxnard, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2013 · N130LD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, and the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an…
- [NTSB WPR13CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA297.md): Charles Peet Zenith CH 701 · Jackson, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2013 · N44CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during takeoff/initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR13FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA288.md): Beech J35 · Helena, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2013 · N8255D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA369.md): Schleicher ASW-15 · Navasota, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2013 · N77VT · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent aerodynamic stall during the approach for landing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA280.md): Aviat A-1A · McCall, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2013 · N26HV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach for landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA13FA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA295.md): Rockwell International 690B · McClellanville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2013 · N727JA · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during high-altitude maneuvering and his subsequent failure to recover airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot and his failure to perform remedial…
- [NTSB CEN13LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA348.md): Cessna 172S · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2013 · N552ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the go-around.
- [NTSB WPR13FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA269.md): Graves SH-2F · Montague, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2013 · N15GG · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident testing and examination, which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin.
- [NTSB CEN13FA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA327.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mosca, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2013 · N7147R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while attempting to clear a mountain pass in turbulent conditions at a high density altitude, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR13CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA263.md): Garland Avipro Bearhawk · Sheridan, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2013 · N540TH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and a loss of aircraft control during the initial takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA326.md): Hawker Beechcraft B200GT · Baker, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2013 · N510LD · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during departure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of specific knowledge of the airplane’s avionics.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE year(c."eventDate") = 2013
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '241' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/241/sequence?year=2013

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